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How to buy a car
Ok sorry if this seems like a stupid question. I have been fortunate enough to have my first car as a gift (my mothers old car), whilst my second car was bought from my savings from my father and as a result their was no need for any loans etc against my car. I currently car pool with a guy who wishes to buy a new car and…
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Getting from Reading to Central London?
Hi Whats the cheapest way to get to London from Central Reading? 3 adults/2 kids/2 toddlers? Thanks
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peugeot 106 radio code
hi have just got a new 106 peugeot for my son but no radio code can anyone help its a philips 22rc200/65 fd1001519361759 tol877 phapkf13961759 any help would be great thanks
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Peugeot 607 Diesel - fuel pump needs replacing - cost?
I have a 53 plate Peugeot 607 2.2HDi which I have been told has a leaking fuel pump (thought it was oil on drive). Looking online a recon pump is about £300 but I am trying to judge the labour costs. Given this is a common failing does anyone know how long it takes and what the costs are likely to be? I'm trying to avoid…
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Oyster Ticket Shops Cred/Debit card fee
Oyster Ticket Shops are basically just newsagents that have a licence to sell Oyster topups. My question is, do they have a right to apply a credit/debit card fee? I ask because I tried to pay for a £5 topup at two different shops and was asked to pay a 50p fee for using a card (i.e. 10% which I think is extorinate; far…
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Things to do to improve my new transit
2004 reg mk6 low roof transit....just bought and hoping to fall in love with it(well il need to like it as hoping to use daily for next 3 or 4 years for work!) So wanting it in good condition and make it a joy to drive so i keep it clean and tidy and it does last long. So far all iv got to is got a seat cover...Its ply…
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Picking A Car
Im a 22 year old male passed my driving test last years but only work part-time. Have been looking recently into getting a car but alot of what i have seen would take alot of saving for me. I have been told to look at offers, finance and car loans but i can't understand most of the information and with me still working…
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2,565mpg car wins high efficiency race
The Shell eco marathon was won by a petrol driven car built by students at the university Laval in Quebec. They improved last years performance by 77mpg!! http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2011/04/110418-shell-ecomarathon-houston-winners/
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Rusty sump now has a hole...
my father in LAw has had a mild oil drip for a few months and never bothered getting it looked at. Today I pointed out that under his car (X reg Punto) there was an oil patch the size of a shoe box. I stuffed my head underneath said car to find oil dripping from the sump. A little further poking and prodding led me to find…
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Car insurance for 17yr old lad
My 17 yr old son is taking his driving test in two weeks. we haven't bought a car yet but are looking at a a Fiesta or Panda. Actually not bothered what car he has just as long as he has transport. I have been on some comparision sites and the quotes range from £2700 to £8000!!!!!!!!!!!! Any suggestions on cheap insurers…
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which car insurance
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Using Railcards to Buy Tickets on Train
This is a query out of interest: If travelling from a train station with an open ticket office (but not a penalty fare station) on a train which sells tickets to you via a conductor, you can't use your railcard to get a discount if you purchase on the train. You can only get the discount if you buy the ticket at the…
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My fault minor accident, other side is threatening and sueing for personal injury
Hi Everyone, Not sure if this is the correct place to post it, so appologies if it is not. My wife was recently in an accident that was her fault - a pedestrian stepped onto a crossing right in front of a taxi and she ran into the back of the cab. Our car (Audi A4) is undamaged at the front, not even any paint scuffs.…
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M6 Variable Speed Sign Camera's
Apologies, if this covered elsewhere. Yesterday I was travelling down the M6 just before Birmingham, where they have the overhead variable speed signs. On the back of the signs, was what looked liked speed camera's. You can't see them before hitting them, only looking in your rear-view mirror or across at the North…
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Opinions on motorpoint peterborough
Does anyone have any opinions/ experiences of motorpoint peterborough. Tempted to go and look at a car there this week but never been to a car supermarket. Going to look at a Hyundai 10 plate so it will still have plenty of hyundai warranty left on it. I am guessing px values are low as well, I have been offered £2800 for…
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45p Petrol Allowance.
Quick question.. Is the 45p increase in fuel allowance to employees optional for employers? Or do they have to pay this as a minimum ammount? If it is optional is there a relief to recieve the rest back. i.e your company pays you 40p instead can you claim back the extra 5p? Thanks x
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second hand cars and rac inspection
Hi, My son has bought a second hand car from a dealer that came with an RAC inspection. When we looked at the inspection in more detail we realised it was done 22nd Jan - he bought the car 16th March - after it had failed the MOT the dealer had done, on the brakes which on the MOT failure made the car dangerous to drive.…
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Peugeot owners - hopefully save a few bob on car maintainance
Hi lads, It's pretty new, so you might not have heard about it yet, but Peugeot's got a new Twitter channel open where they're answering questions on customer service, car maintainance, that sort of thing. Might save you some cash heading over to the local garage or dealership if you've got a problem with a car they can…
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Personalised Number Plate; help for a novice
Have my idea on a personalised license plate although a little confused which company to go for, and how exactly the process works. Newreg is the cheapest... anybody any experience with them? My understanding is I purchase online, they will send me documents, i need to fill them in and send them back with my car…
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One-Call Car Insurance
In January my wife changed her car insurance to One-Call as it was a every competitive price. They asked for her proof of her no-claims and she duly contacted her old insurance and sent it off. She then receives a letter from One-Call stating that if she does not send her proof her insurance will be void. Again she…
